Eugene O. Ossai
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Manufacturing Engineer, Supply Chain Management, delivering Continuous Improvement and Change Management focused on quality improvements, on-time delivery, inventory, and cost reductions, as well as process improvement and performance improvements. Proven success utilizing Pull / Kanban systems, Mistake Proofing activities, maintenance of equipment and installing in manufacturing floor, Lessons Learned and Best Practices. Core competences include the following: Cost Analysis / Cost Avoidance, SAP, ERP
Estimating / Budgeting
Scheduling / Planning
Mentor / Coach / Train
Quality Assurance / Quality Control
Performance Improvement
Regulatory Compliance
Jigs and Fixture
Test Run on Equipment
Highlander Seat (End of Arm Tool “EOAT”)
Continuous Improvement/ Company culture of continuous improvement
Validation of Equipment/ Products
Developed and reviews qualification protocols and reports, coordinates system and equipment documentation collection, and executes protocols
Continuously improve operational and technical capabilities to achieve business goals
Served as leader for cross-functional teams formed for product qualifications, launches, and troubleshooting
General Knowledge & Experience in Turnaround scoping & Work Management
General Knowledge & Experience in Capex Planning & Strategy Execution
Capital Project
OEE
Scrap
Cost of Quality
On time Delivery
Safety
Lean/ Six Sigma Methodology
Lean Manufacturing Philosophy
Conveyors and equipment installation
Knowledge & Experience in Root Cause Analysis Techniques
General Knowledge & Experience in Equipment Criticality & Risk Assessment
SAP transaction forecasting, ERP.
Leadership experience
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Engineering Specialist, Toyota Boshoku, Lawrenceville, Illinois. 2018 – 2019
Responsible to provide technical support and monitoring processes ensure that team objective is met regard to delivery of quality parts on time to the customer.
Developed new or Modify current new assembly method, techniques, and procedures
Established assembly instructions/visual aids to guide production team relating to specifications/process.
Assisted in development and maintenance of work instructions in compliance with TS 16949 requirement.
Coordinated technical personnel in performing inspection to ensure worker’s compliance with established seat assembly procedure, restrictions, and standards.
Communicated project status to other department and manufacturing engineering plant.
Supported plant manufacturing and engineering staff during new launch.
Created and manage purchase order for tools and equipment.
Actively contributed to the machine design from the manufacturing engineer’s perspective and liaise with other engineers in the team during the design and manufacturing process to ensure that the manufacturing requirement are adhere to.
Manufacturing Engineer / Maintenance, Interface Sealing Solutions, Marshall Town, IA 2016 - 2017
Manufacturer and provider of advanced materials, sealing solutions, thermal management systems and specialty products to customers worldwide.
Reviewed existing products, process improvement, production / manufacturing management and engineering projects.
Responsible for tracking and reporting of all key maintenance and reliability metrics and driving continuous improvement efforts as they pertain to maintenance effectiveness.
Investigated / monitored quality issues, identified root causes, and implemented corrective actions involving assembly to meet and provide solutions.
Implementation of Predictive and PM Maintenance schedule leading to registration in TS I6949, checking machines / maintenance, decreasing machine breakdown, loss time, and increasing production.
Participated in PFMEA's and Control Plans, PPAP, APQP, ECN ensuring engineers focus on issues with quality and closed all the gaps.
Applied mistake proofing methodology to high risk processes that exhibit recurring quality issues.
Developed and modified operator work instructions as changes necessary for new product integration, working with operator standard work procedure, closing gaps.
Monitored data and metrics within the plant to identify areas of waste, prioritize the investigation and implementation of solutions.
PDP / OFP Manufacturing Engineer, John Deere Des Moines Works, Ankeny, IA / Moline, IL 2010 - 2016
Delivered products and services to support those linked to the land.
Established and maintained work methods and documentation, technical assistance, mistake proof, conduct line balance and capital projects. Investigated quality issues, identified root causes, and implemented corrective actions.
Developed and modified operator work instructions as changes necessary for new product integration.
Implemented layout changes necessary for new product integration, management tools and process management systems, SAP, WPLANNER. Enterprise Product Delivery Process (EPDP).
Implemented line and process design, material presentation, cycles of imbalance, and visual management tools to ensure that equal amount of operators / Machine available on the line at all time.
Provided manufacturing engineering leadership throughout a new model development program from initial concept through launch at the final assembly facility.
Coordinated and facilitated projects / objectives, validate and tracks savings and cost avoidances. Member of Pivoting Team responsible for Kaizen / Lean Manufacturing.
Refined and improved existing processes including manufacturing and test procedures, process development, product design for manufacturability and assembly, capacity, efficiency, floor and cell layout.
Production Manager, Cadence Innovation, Troy, MI 2004 – 2008
Took the lead on performance improvement initiatives; safety and reporting concerns, acting as an internal resource on production demands, logistics, quality, and employee training. Union experience.
To practice an entrepreneurial mindset, highly valued as are proven leadership skills that include the ability to listen, manage conflict and hold others accountable. Paid attention to detail, a strong working knowledge of methods, lean, osha, Visual Workplace.
Analyzed and planned work force utilization, space requirements, and workflow, circle time.
Provided problem solving improvement recommendations in areas such as processes, process control, maintenance techniques, tools and STDs.
Established and monitored maintenance performance metrics as a guide to areas needing most improvement.
Reviewed the quality results from daily production and determined the action needed for countermeasure.
Tracked and analyzed quality measurement data, established process capability characteristics and non-conformance.
Preparation of test plans and schematics, racks, bins and other containers that protected parts and insured quality.
Supervised employees assembling doors and Instrumental panel for Jeep Cherokee / Commander, quarter panels and Load floors.
Developed and implemented strategies to reach corporate objectives
Groomed a team possessing a good company culture with good teamwork and low turnover
Mentored and developed a team of mid-level operator to supervisors.
Charged with developing, implementing and managing process to ensure safety, quality and production goal.
Leadership skills to foster a growing team.
Union Experience.
Supervised and mentored and trained supervisor
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Led production employees to five successful product launches in a four-year period, increasing gross margins.
Utilization of Kaizen team to organize and streamline manufacturing using SMED.
Team leader in three Kaizen / Pull system events improving production, manufacturing process and information flow. Prioritizing first in / first out and overproduction.
Authored capital equipment justification and acquisition of a $600,000 wire harness testing machine.
Utilize DMAIC methods to close business performance gaps.
EDUCATION
Supply Chain/ Logistics
Ivy Tech Community College,
Evansville, Indiana
Wayne State University, Detroit, MI
Electrical Engineering (BS)
CERTIFICATIONS
John Deere, Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, 2013
University of Villanova, Lean Six Sigma, 2010
Skill Certification System, Certificate in logistics Associate 2020
TECHNICAL SUMMARY
PPAP, APQP, Kanban, 6S, SMED, Root Cause Analysis, Takt time, Croe, Pro E, Gemba Engagement,
Kaizen Activity, Value Stream mapping, Lean Manufacturing, Osha.